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sore hocks adivce please
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Do you have an indoor or outdoor bun?
Either way, you will need to look at changing bedding to something non abrasive and have thick layers for support, make sure bun isn't overweight and nails are kept short.
I have 2 outdoor rexes - we are on megazorb with a thick layer of soft hay on top.
indoor buns might have fleecy blankets/towels etc - and make sure its not carpet burns if you have carpet.
hope this helps, loads of other more experienced peeps here
:wave: vet first for pain relief and dressing etc.
Do you have an indoor or outdoor bun?
Either way, you will need to look at changing bedding to something non abrasive and have thick layers for support, make sure bun isn't overweight and nails are kept short.
I have 2 outdoor rexes - we are on megazorb with a thick layer of soft hay on top.
indoor buns might have fleecy blankets/towels etc - and make sure its not carpet burns if you have carpet.
hope this helps, loads of other more experienced peeps here
Yes he is a mini rex indoor bun,and was wondering if maybe it was the carpet,as he does like to tear around at times! thanks for advice
Elena
Wise Old Thumper
Thanks
cant really put lino down as im in a rented house,but will make sure his area is improved by fleeces /blankets etc.I want him to free range when im home but its all carpet:?:?:?
Elena
Wise Old Thumper
Thanks
I want him to free range when im home but its all carpet:?:?:?
You want something his nails will sink into so maybe fleeces with towels under to make it springy. I know some people use foam but there is the risk of eating it and ingesting it so I didn't go down that route.
Before I got lino I did a plastic sheeting/towel/vetbed/sheet combo. Vetbed on it's own doesn't always help cos it can wear away the soft fur. You need something soft and gentle on top and something springy underneath. I found mine always weed on it though. Mine tend to wee on soft things, hence the towels and sheeting underneath.
